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Ascension Health does not accept vaccine/Tdap declinations.
Required Credentials: Ascension Specialty Exam required during onboarding with a minimum passing score of 80% or the national benchmark; only 2 attempts allowed. Ascension Core Competencies required with a minimum passing score of 80% or the national benchmark; only 2 attempts allowed. Ascension EKG Exam required during onboarding with a minimum passing score of 80%; only 2 attempts allowed. Epic test-out required. Driver's license is required for RN/LPN/PTs working on a compact license.
Special Requests: Current Ascension employees cannot apply for travel roles. Candidates must have at least 6 months of employment separation to be considered for a travel position. To receive the travel rate, the clinician's claimed residence must match the address on the driver's license.
Unit Details: Cares for patients requiring HFNC, BiPAP, and stable gtt management. POD#1 CABG/AVR/MVR; AAA repair; lobectomy; CEA. Cardiovascular and vascular patient population including NSTEMI, STEMI, ACS, pacers, sepsis, GIB, post DKA, respiratory failure, and trachs.
Shift & Scheduling: Flexible contract hours: 36 or 48 per week.
Floating Requirements: Float within the critical care service line.
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PCU Travel Nurse Job Responsibilities and Salary
Responsibilities of a PCU nurse include maintaining ventilators, administering treatments and medications, collaborating with members of the healthcare team, and communicating with patients and their families. Registered Nurses who specialize in progressive care will need BLS and ACLS certifications. Progressive Care Unit nurses usually have between 3 and 4 patients; this ratio may vary depending on the facility. The annual salary in the United States for a PCU Nurse is $88,000. Salaries may be higher if a nurse has additional education or PCU certifications.
Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Travel Nurse Jobs in Texas
Progressive Care Unit (PCU) nurses work in hospital and skilled rehab settings. The Progressive Care Unit is an intermediate unit between the ICU (Intensive Care Unit) and med-surg units. It is also called a "step-down unit." Patients are not as acutely ill as those in the ICU, but are also not stable enough to be in a med-surg unit with a higher nurse-patient ratio. Job descriptions for PCU nurses note excellent critical thinking skills, prior emergency or critical care experience, and assessment skills. Are you an experienced PCU Nurse? Explore and apply for high-paying travel nurse jobs today.
